And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty:
And when you set him free from serving you, don't send him away with nothing.
This verse is commanding that when you release a servant, you should give them provisions to help them start their new life.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, God gave these laws through Moses as part of the covenant at Mount Sinai, specifically addressing the treatment of Hebrew slaves who had sold themselves into servitude due to debt or poverty. These instructions were set within the context of the Sabbatical year, every seventh year, when debts were canceled and slaves were to be released to prevent perpetual bondage. This reflected God's concern for social justice and the protection of the vulnerable in a society where economic hardship was common.
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